Aggravated assault on police tops Salem County crime log

PENNS GROVE -- Mayhew Watson, 31, of Carneys Point, was arrested March 26 at 11:50 p.m. on a number of charges including resisting arrest, aggravated assault of police officer, and terrorist threats, police said.

Watson was arrested after trying to flee from his vehicle during a traffic stop, authorities said. Police said he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. He was taken into to custody after a struggle with police officers.

Watson was lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Other police activity:
Today's Sunbeam contacts by telephone all state and municipal police departments in an attempt to collect reports on crimes and accidents within or near Salem County. Efforts to collect reports are affected in some cases by department procedures for releasing information.

CARNEYS POINT

-- Stephanie A. Malone, 34, of the Wellesley Inn in Carneys Point, was arrested April 1 at 10:13 p.m. on an outstanding warrant out of Carneys Point, police said. She was lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility in lieu of $600 bail.

-- Monique T. Marshall, 24, of Fourth Avenue in Carneys Point, was arrested April 2 at 1:53 a.m. on an outstanding warrant out of Salem City, police said. She posted $93 bail and was released.

-- Walter E. Gandy, 30, of the Budget Inn in Carneys Point, was arrested March 24 at 8:50 p.m. on an outstanding warrant out of Pennsville for $77, police said. He was released on his own recognizance pending court.

-- Tabitha Ruble, 24, of the Wellesley Inn in Carneys Point, was arrested March 24 at 8:40 p.m. on an outstanding warrant out of Carneys Point, police said. She was lodged in the county jail in lieu of $333 bail.

-- Rosalie D. Puglisi, 29, of the Wellesley Inn in Carneys Point, was arrested March 23 on an outstanding warrant out of Superior Court for civil contempt, police said. She was lodged in the county jail in lieu of $7,177 bail.

-- Jaime Martinez, 39, of N. Broad Street in Penns Grove, was arrested March 23 at 7:12 p.m. on an outstanding warrant out of Carneys Point, police said. He posted $114 bail and was released.

-- Mahogany D. Jones, 28, of Wilmington, Del., was arrested March 21 at 12:25 a.m. on two outstanding warrants out of Penns Grove, police said. She was lodged in the county jail in lieu of $290 bail.

-- Benjamin Dancer III, 43, of Highland Avenue in Pennsville, was arrested March 20 at 3:59 a.m. on outstanding warrants out of Pilesgrove ($250), Pennsville ($55), Penns Grove ($1,422) and Salem City ($177). He was lodged in the county jail in lieu of bail.

PENNSVILLE

-- Two 16-year-old juveniles, both of Pennsville, were arrested March 19 at 5 p.m. and charged with burglary and theft. The investigation revealed the juveniles removed money and property valued at $500 from a Church Landing Road residence. The property was recovered and returned to the owner. Both juveniles were lodged in a local juvenile detention center.

-- Thomas G. Henze, 22, of Pennsville, was arrested March 19 at 6 p.m. and charged with shoplifting, police said. Henze allegedly concealed $53.20 worth of merchandise from Walmart and was apprehended prior to exiting the store, police said. He was released on a summons pending a court appearance.

-- A River Drive resident reported that his unlocked vehicle was entered between the time of 11:30 p.m. March 20 to 10:30 a.m. on March 21, police said. The resident's wallet containing miscellaneous items valued at $23 was removed.

-- Noah B. McFadden, 27, of Carneys Point, was arrested March 21 and charged with shoplifting, police said. McFadden allegedly concealed $92.75 worth of merchandise from Walmart and was subsequently apprehended prior to exiting the store. McFadden was released on a summons pending a court hearing.

-- Sarah J. Dobie, 19, of Pennsville, Candice D. Houltze, 18, of Salem, and a 16-year-old juvenile of Salem were all arrested and charged with shoplifting from Walmart on March 21, police said. Approximately $34.46 worth of merchandise was allegedly concealed in an attempt to exit the store. The two adults were released on a summons pending court and the juvenile was released to a parent.

-- A Water Street resident reported a 2005 Toyota was stolen from her driveway on March 22 between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. The vehicle is estimated to be valued at $11,000. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the detective bureau at 678-3089 ext. 505.

-- A Grace Avenue residence was burglarized on March 22. The unknown accused entered the residence and removed cash and property estimated to be valued at $1,900. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the detective bureau at 678-3089 ext. 529.

-- Owners of the Pennsville Auto Center located on South Hook Road reported that an 80 gallon air compressor, weighing approximately 800 pounds valued at approximately $3,000, was removed from a storage shed located at the rear of the business on March 24, police said. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the detective bureau at 678-3089 ext. 505.

-- Robert L. Bigelow, 42, of Pennsville, was arrested on March 24 and charged with shoplifting, police said. Bigelow allegedly attempted to exit Walmart with a 21 speed mountain bike along with energy drinks. The total value of the merchandise was estimated to be $213.99. Bigelow was released on a summons pending a court hearing.

-- Donzel Whipket, 49, of Pennsville, was arrested on March 24 and charged with disorderly conduct following an alleged altercation with a neighbor, police said. Whipkey was released on a summons pending a court hearing.

-- Joseph Kaminski, 20, of Nottingham Road, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Pennsville, police said. He was lodged in Salem County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 bail.

-- Lavelle Thomas, 19, of North Market Street, Wilmington, Del., was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Pennsville, police said. He was lodged in Salem County Correctional Facility in lieu of $255 bail. Bail was posted.

-- Raymond Gandy, 43, of Michigan Road, was arrested on an outstanding warrant, police said. He was lodged in Salem County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 bail.

-- Crystal Fisher, 21, of Kent Avenue, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Pennsville, police said. She was lodged in Salem County Correctional Facility in lieu of $508 bail. Bail was posted.

-- Patricia Singh, 39, of Harding Avenue, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Salem, police said. She was lodged in Salem County Correctional Facility in lieu of $189 bail. Bail was posted.

-- Ashlea Corson, 25, of Lafayette Road, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Salem, police said. She was lodged in Salem County Correctional Facility in lieu of $155 bail. Bail was posted.